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22nd May 2008
A fine folklorist and oral historian

Edgar Pemberton Waters, who died on 1 May, was a generous supporter of the National Library and particularly influential in shaping the Oral History and Folklore collection.

20th May 2008
New look for Library's catalogue

A new, improved version of the National Library of Australia’s catalogue is now available.

Find music scores

Do you know the Captain Cook March? You can strut with Captain Cook or waltz with wattle blossoms if you visit our music collection. We have scores of music scores for your dancing pleasure.

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